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Albinism is a genetic condition. It is typically autosomal recessive, which means each parent contributes one malfunctioning gene – so equally inherited from both parents. Ocular albinism (OA) is an X-linked type of albinism, with the female being the carrier of this abnormal chromosome. Contrary to popular myth, albinism is not contagious.
